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Norman Brooks

Admitted to:

POW. Italian Hospital. German POW Camp (11/44). RAF Hospital Cosford (05/45).

Date of Injury:

13/10/1944

D.O.B/Age when admitted:

09/1923 (22)

Cause of Incident:

Enemy Action. Shot down in a Kittyhawk by flak on ops over Italy. Bailed out.

Transferred to QVH:

27/03/1946

Injuries:

Burns to face.

No. of Operations at East Grinstead:

1



IDENTITY CARD

This is to certify that the patient mentioned below and whose description is stated hereon is the authorised holder of this Identity card.


Forename:

Norman

Surname:

Brooks

Service No:

1622643

Nationality:

British


Awards/Honours:

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Patient Unit:

450 Sqn

Profession:

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Patient Rank:

FS

Death:

01/05/1976

Age at Death:

53yrs

Dr Rank:

Dr Unit:

Notes:

Glossary:

Further Reading:

References:

'Norman Brooks', The Guinea Pig, New Year 1977, p. 14.



East Grinstead Museum Collection:
EGRTM 2751.68.1 - Set of five images of members of the Guinea Pig Club, including Brooks